Network Engineer - VDI Security / Network Infrastructure Jobs

Network Engineer – VDI Security / Network InfrastructureChantilly, VALocation: Chantilly, VA 20151 Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph requiredPosition Overview: We are seeking a Network Engineer to support a mission-focused customer in Chantilly, VA. This role supports technical risk assessment and mitigation activities across a broad range of enterprise technologies, including IT systems and networks, mobile and wireless networks, cloud-based computing, network management platforms, communication protocols, scripting and programming products, configuration scripts, and IT hardware and software products. The Network Engineer will manage the security and performance of a virtual desktop infrastructure environment, including networking components, firewall policies, VPNs, network segmentation, and endpoint policy enforcement. The selected candidate will help ensure network and endpoint systems are secure, efficient, compliant, and aligned with mission requirements.Key Responsibilities:Manage the security, performance, and reliability of networking components within a VDI environment.Administer, configure, and optimize firewall policies, network switches, VPNs, and access control mechanisms.Manage and support Palo Alto PA-3430, Cisco Firepower 2130, and Nexus switches.Configure and maintain OpenVPN and IPsec-based VPNs to support secure remote access in a VDI environment.Implement network segmentation strategies using VLANs and Access Control Lists within a Zero Trust model.Enhance network and endpoint security by minimizing attack surfaces and enforcing secure access patterns.Oversee endpoint provisioning, patching, lifecycle management, and hardening using ManageEngine.Administer and support endpoint operating systems and mobile emulation environments, including:Windows 11LinuxBlueStacksEnforce Group Policy Objects and Active Directory-integrated access controls to manage user permissions and security policies.Develop and deploy automation scripts to streamline policy enforcement, system management, and recurring operational tasks.Support technical risk assessment activities involving networks, endpoints, hardware, software, configuration scripts, communication protocols, and enabling technologies.Collaborate with cybersecurity, VDI, systems engineering, and mission stakeholders to strengthen network and endpoint security.Develop, maintain, and improve network and endpoint security policies, procedures, and technical documentation.Conduct regular security assessments and recommend improvements to enhance the overall security posture.Required Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with:Hands-on firewall administrationNetwork Access ControlAccess controlsVPN tunnelingEndpoint securityMobile emulation environmentsSecuring and managing endpoint devices, including mobile emulation environments such as BlueStacksNetwork troubleshooting, documentation, and secure infrastructure supportDesired Qualifications: Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following:Collaborating with cybersecurity and VDI teams in secure enterprise environmentsProviding technical training and operational supportDeveloping and maintaining network and endpoint security policies and proceduresConducting regular security assessmentsImplementing a Zero Trust security modelIdentifying opportunities to enhance network and endpoint security measuresImplementing innovative solutions to improve overall security postureSupporting classified, government, or Intelligence Community environmentsWorking with Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, Nexus, ManageEngine, Active Directory, GPOs, VLANs, ACLs, OpenVPN, or IPsec technologiesBenefits: This position offers a highly competitive, employer-supported benefits package, including:5 weeks of PTO plus birthday leave11 floating holidays401(k) with 10% employer contributionMultiple medical plan options through Anthem, including:Platinum PPO national planGold PPO national planGold HMO HSA national planEmployer-paid dental coverage through Delta Dental PPO Plus PremierEmployer-paid vision coverage through VSP / DeltaVisionEmployer-paid Life and AD&D coverage at 2x salary, up to $400,000Optional voluntary Life and AD&D coverage from $10,000 to $500,000, not to exceed 5x salaryEmployer-paid Short-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $2,500Employer-paid Long-Term Disability, covering 60% of salary up to $10,000 per monthHealth Savings Account availability, depending on selected health plan$1,000 annual Lifestyle Savings Account$5,000 annual professional development reimbursement for degrees, training, and certifications$1,000 annual technology reimbursementCandidate referral bonus program, up to $10,000Discretionary profit sharingDiscretionary performance bonus opportunitiesNew contract bonus opportunities, up to $10,000Employer-paid access to online training through Udemy and PaylocityOptional pet insurance through Pets BestAccess to Working Advantage employee discounts and rewards programs at no cost